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Expert panel: Release services production index within 60 days

New Delhi: An expert panel recommended compiling sectoral indices monthly and releasing the Index of Services Production (ISP) within 60 days after the reference month….

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The Socialist Temptation of Sam Altman

The attitude in Silicon Valley toward government used to be tax but don’t regulate us. That looks to be changing in the AI era. OpenAI…

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Shipping containers sit stacked at Tanjung Pelepas Port in Gelang Patah, Malaysia, June 29, 2026. (REUTERS)
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India reviews ASEAN FTA amid widening trade gap

India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) started discussions in New Delhi on Monday for the 13th round to review and upgrade their…

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ECLGS 5.0 crosses 4.11 lakh guarantees, extends Rs 1.55 lakh crore support to firms hit by West Asia crisis

The government’s Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 has issued more than 4.11 lakh guarantees worth over Rs 1.55 lakh crore to businesses impacted…

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US Forced Labour Hearings: Trump’s next tariff threat looms over 60 countries, including India

Another potential round of tariffs under US President Donald Trump could affect exports from 60 countries, including India, as the United States begins three days…

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Report proposes ‘India-Plus Contribution Scorecard’ to boost FDI

New Delhi: The country should adopt an ‘India-Plus Contribution Scorecard‘ to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) by rating investors on measurable economic contributions such as…

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Flipkart announces $50 million Esop buyback: the biggest employee cashouts at startups so far
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Flipkart announces $50 million Esop buyback: the biggest employee cashouts at startups so far

Employee stock ownership plans (Esops) are becoming common in India’s startup ecosystem, letting employees cash out vested stock options before an IPO or acquisition. In…

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Gush of Gulf sovereign wealth enters India in 2026

Dubai: Gulf sovereign funds invested $1.7 billion in India in the first half of 2026, defying heightened geopolitical tensions due to the Iran war and…

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Cult.fit IPO: Cultfit files DRHP with Sebi to raise Rs 950 crore via fresh issue
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Cult.fit IPO: Cultfit files DRHP with Sebi to raise Rs 950 crore via fresh issue

Fitness and active lifestyle platform Cultfit has filed its draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an initial public…

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Deeptech sparks new hope as venture debt deals stay flat in H1
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Deeptech sparks new hope as venture debt deals stay flat in H1

Venture debt financing in India remained largely flat in the first half of 2026 as a slowdown in venture capital funding for mature startups limited…

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